The Governor of Yobe State, Ibrahim Gaidam, on Tuesday, approved the full implementation of the salary structure for all nurses, pharmacist and related medical personnel under the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).

The new salary structure now places the salaries of medical workers in Yobe at par with that of the federal government.

This approval for improved pay for all Yobe medical workers other than doctors, comes at a time the week- long strike by Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has crippled most healthcare services across the country.

The JOHESU is asking for salary adjustments, promotion arrears and improved work environment for its members, among other